For Immediate Release
Philadelphia, PA September 15, 2026
The Taptastic Network LLC Presents: Philly Tap Fest 2026
Philly Hoofers Unify for 3rd Annual PHILLY TAP FEST
A new generation of tap dancers team up with tap icons, musicians and historians to share traditional and innovative Philly tap inspired by the legacy of the late Philly Tap Master, LaVaughn Robinson. The Philly Tap Fest hosts community classes, showcases, lunches, walking tours and a unique Halloween themed live music tap jam and costume contest!
Join us for the 3rd annual Philly Tap Fest October 30th- November 1st 2026 at the Community Education Center (CEC) to celebrate the “Philly Style” in a tap festival like no other!
For more information visit' www.phillytapfest.org'
Faculty: Robert Burden, Justin Balasy, Manny Chacon, Karen Calloway Willaims, Karen Cleighton, Mr. Taptastic (Brian Davis), Rochelle Haynes, Conner Kelly, Corinne Karon, Arthur Leo Taylor, Tim Yue, Joanna Turner with Special Guest and Broadway ICON Dormeshia
Events:
Friday, October 30th
Master Class with Tap Icon Dormeshia
Choreography Showcase (Featuring Tap Team Two)
Saturday, November 1st
Philadelphia Historic Tap Walk (Robert Burden)
Open Level Stepping (Manny Chacon)
Tap Classes All Levels (PTF Faculty)
Tap Talk and Lunch Part 1 (Corinne Karon) (Catered by Brown Street Café)
Halloween Tap Jam and Costume Contest (MC Mr. Taptastic) (Band Mickey Mester and Friends)
Sunday, November 2nd
Open Level Lindy (Mr. Taptastic)
Tap Classes All Levels (PTF Faculty)
Tap Talk and Lunch Part 2 (Corinne Karon) (Catered by Brown Street Café)
Philly Tap Fest - 10/30 -11/1 2026
Community Education Center (CEC)
3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia PA '
Instagram and Facebook @phillytapfest
